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In this episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush is joined by Chris Porsena , alumni of Working Wardrobes Board of Directors, for a powerful and personal conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really means to start over. After becoming the youngest person to make partner at Accenture—and the fastest to reach senior partner, all before age 40—Chris is now in the midst of rebuilding his career with renewed purpose. He shares reflections on growing up in Haiti, navigating cultural shifts, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of financial literacy and community. Whether you're reimagining your own path or searching for the courage to pivot, this episode is a compelling reminder that success isn’t linear—and you don’t have to go it alone.

In this powerful episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Melvin Price—musician, worship leader, and former Working Wardrobes client—for an unforgettable conversation about transformation, faith, and the true meaning of success. Melvin shares how a chance encounter on Pine Avenue led to his first job—and how decades later, after experiencing profound loss, incarceration, and healing, he’s redefining success on his own terms. His story is a testament to resilience and the ripple effect of kindness.

CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with EOS Implementer and lifelong leader Will Crist, to explore the transformative power of mindset. From sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour to empowering business owners and navigating spiritual leadership, Will shares how embracing life’s challenges as “issues, not obstacles” has fueled his journey. Discover powerful insights on integration, purpose, and redefining what’s possible—plus the unforgettable story of an intern who proved that even with the odds stacked against you, there are truly no limitations.

Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, and Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush discuss the many roles women embrace on the daily, the importance of each skill set, and remembering to care for one’s self during the process of changing from fedora to fascinator to fez in an instant.

This Women's History Month, join us for a special episode of the Rebuilding Careers Podcast. Bonni Pomush, CEO of Working Wardrobes, sits down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope Orange County. Annette shares her incredible journey—from her first paycheck at KFC to leading a world-class healthcare institution. Through honest reflections and personal insights, Annette discusses overcoming obstacles, embracing challenges with courage and faith, and the profound strength found in taking life's journey one step at a time.

Kicking off the 35th year of Working Wardrobes is this insightful podcast featuring our CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Goodwill CEO, Nicole Suydam. These powerhouses of strength and compassion discuss cultivating the value and potential within clients, staff and volunteers. Reflecting back to 2020’s catastrophic fire that devastated both the Donation Center and Career Success Center, our organization had its own obstacles to overcome. Thanks to Nicole’s immediate generosity of spirit and resources, Working Wardrobes was allowed to continue, prosper, and thrive.

In this Rebuilding Careers and Pepp Talks collaboration, Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Jeanne Pepper, attorney turned philanthropist by way of motherhood, bring their missions together. As humans who care about other humans on their life journeys, they treasure the growth and strength that stems from vulnerabilities. They also discuss the importance of soft skills and their transferability across all occupations.

Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Divij Hemrajani, Founder & Owner at Divij Bespoke, A Legacy of Custom Tailoring, discuss harnessing the power of confidence, uniquity, and growing from adversity as opposed to giving into it. When you look and feel great, you exude confidence. Embrace your individuality and communicate your message while adhering to professionalism and showcasing your character.

Love abounds in this warm and inspiring episode of Rebuilding Careers as our CEO, Bonni Pomush, talks shop with her dad, Jim Pomush. Celebrating his octogenarian status, the Marine Veteran / retired Police Officer shares what meant everything to him during his job searches and employment history. He also shares a little about Bonni.

In addition to being CEO of an oil distribution company, self-made Don Harper serves as a Councilmember in Costa Mesa. Tune in as he and our CEO, Bonni Pomush, discuss leading with honesty, integrity, and fairness, and pursuing opportunities that result in generational change.